Follow this process step by step and you'll be on your way to affording an incredible PLNU education!

Steps to Apply for Financial AidFinancial aid for graduate students at PLNU consists primarily of unsubsidized federal direct loans. Degree-seeking graduate students who are 1) enrolled in three or more units per semester, 2) meet the university's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy, 3) are in good standing with prior federal loans, and 4) are citizens of the United States (or eligible non-citizens) are eligible for federal direct loans. Qualifying graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 every two consecutive semesters, depending on the student’s calculated cost of attendance for the award term.

An electronic report will be submitted to PLNU upon successful completion

If you have completed a Direct Loan MPN in the past at another institution, you may not need to complete one again. Please contact us if you have already done so. A Direct Loan MPN is good for up to 10 years.

Step 5:

Submit verification documents

As a result of filing a FAFSA, the federal government may require additional documentation

The PLNU Student Financial Services Office will notify you if you have been selected for verification

Step 6:

Receive PLNU award notification

After all applications and paperwork are completed and processed, you will receive a Financial Aid Award Notification via e-mail

The award notification will state aid amounts for which you are eligible and how funds will be disbursed for the loan period.

* A Graduation Fee will be charged to each student at the completion of a degree program, regardless of participation in commencement. Tuition and Fees noted above are for the academic year beginning with the fall 2015 semester and are subject to change annually.** Late fees will be charged to all unpaid balances at the close of business on thebilling due date.

Tuition and Fees for district partnerships and introductory cohorts are not reflected on this chart.

These figures do NOT include the cost of books, supplies, special fees, transportation, or personal expenses.

All students who have a balance owing on their account after the billing due date will receive a late fee.

Federal regulations require us to complete a verification process on randomly selected FAFSAs. If you've been selected for verification, we will ask you for additional information.

If there is conflicting or unclear information contained on your FAFSA, we'll ask you to complete additional forms for clarification.

If you'd like to set up direct deposit to have your excess federal aid funds refunded directly to your bank, rather than receiving a check in the mail.

If you'd like to use your federal aid to cover other fees (ie late fees, TPA fees, library fines, etc.) you can complete a Title IV Authorization form.

If you are an employee at PLNU and would like to receive tuition remission.

Once you have confirmed the submission of the needed forms, please allow for 5 business days for processing. Completed forms may be faxed to our office at (619) 563-2898. If you have questions, please feel free to email us at gradsfs@pointloma.edu or call us at (619) 563-2850.